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Events 42 Another astounding success for ROCS Group Public transportation services ROCS Group deserves its title of Malta's leading household brand! Partnering up with Expo Events and Montekristo Estates, the ROCS group managed to bring back the traditional "Fiera" to all! With over 100,000 people passing through its doors this was truly remi- niscent of the trade fair's golden days in Naxxar when the fair was not only considered to be a commercial oppor- tunity but most importantly an outing for all the family. This 11-day event hosted attrac- tions for all and included an extensive dedicated kids area, over 220 exhibi- tors, five restaurants offering excellent food, an extensive animal park, over 6000 parking places, prizes every hour and much more. The ROCS Group lived up to its reputation when it came to gifts in- cluding the giving out of 15 Samsung tablets courtesy of Sound machine to the lucky winners of the MotorMax Kick off game. Not only did the ROCS Group have the annual game through which all competitors walked away with a ROCS branded limited edition leather soccer ball but for this year it also included a live Travel Trivia game hosted by the popular TV personality Owen Bon- nici. The live game show proved to be a great success with visitors vying to participate on this mini quiz on some of the fantastic destinations on offer at ROCS Travel. The ROCS Travel Sensational Sum- mer sale attracted many visitors try- ing to grab a last minute deal for their summer holidays or snatching an early bird offer. The latest investments campaign, named 'Life is better when you have a plan', was launched during the same fair. ROCS Group rewarded over 4,000 people who have taken up the ROCS Group offer to set up an appointment to discuss further their financial fu- ture, and walk away with Splash & Fun full day entrance tickets. Rachel Vella, ROCS Group director commented, " At the ROCS Group we have often been at the centre of mar- keting campaigns promoting national events. The Fiera l-Kbira project was proposed to us by Expo Events and I believe we have managed to draw the crowds and make the event the larg- est happening in terms of numbers for 2014. " Luke Gatt director of Expo Events Malta commented, "We believed in this event from the onset. This belief was further enhanced when we part- nered up with ROCS group, Malta's leading household brand, with its suc- cess story we felt confident that the Maltese and Gozitan public would not give it a miss. We are truly humbled that the Fiera l-Kbira managed to live up to its name with over 100,000 visi- tors in the 11 days it was open at Mon- tekristo Estates – a unique location!" The ROCS Group offers are also available at our offices in Floriana and Mellieha and their shops in Sliema and Hamrun. For more information you can log onto the website at www. rocsgrp.com, or e-mail on info@rocs- grp.com or my call on 20151515. Ad- ditional you may visit us on Facebook. Malta's greatest wine event is back for its 13th year, at the Upper Bar- rakka Gardens in Valletta between 7-10 August 2014, from 7.00pm until midnight – and then 3 weeks later on 29-31 August it happens all over again in Nadur, Gozo. The way it works is simple – En- trance is free but if you want to drink wine, you just purchase a wristband and a souvenir glass for just €12.00 (which is then yours to keep) and try as many of the wines on offer as you like, as often as you like. The last glasses will be sold at 11.00pm, last wine poured at 11.30pm and the festival closes at midnight. No glasses will be sold or alcohol poured to anyone under the age of 17. There will be a wide range of award-winning D.O.K. Malta and Gozo quality wine brands avail- able to taste such as Gran Cavalier, Grand vin de Hauteville, Pjazza Re- gina, Medina, Victoria Heights, the Maltese Falcon, Delicata's Frizza- ntes, all produced from a number of locally grown grapes varieties such as Chardonnay, Grenache, Merlot, Vermentino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah and of course the two unique indigenous Maltese grapes Girgentina and Gellewza. At the Valletta festival, Maltese dishes such as Suckling Pig, Mal- tese Fried Rabbit, Pasta, Pizza and more will be expertly prepared by Maypole, whereas seafood speciali- ties, Calamari Fritti, Fresh Mussels and Swordfish Skewers will be pre- pared by Piccolo Padre. Zest will be serving sushi platters, dim sum platters and Thai noodle dishes, whilst a selection if Indian dishes, Chicken Tikka Masala, Beef Madras and Chicken Korma will be cooked by the Indian chefs of Shivas restaurant. P.J.Sutters, the speciality food importers will also have a stall selling a selection of platters using a variety of their cheeses and char- cuterie. Downstairs at the Saluting Battery a fully seated Grand Harbour res- taurant be operated by Island Cater- ers where diners can enjoy breath- taking views over the harbour and the ancient floodlit 3 cities beyond accompanied by themed Italian, Spanish & Maltese buffet nights. Reservations are recommended and can be made by contacting events@ islandcaterers.com.mt or telephon- ing 2375 1930. The live entertainment in Val- letta will be performed by Big Band Brothers and Radio Active (Thurs), The Spiteri Lucas Band and Relikc (Fri), The Crowns and Fuse Box (Sat) and closing on Sunday night, the ex- traordinary George Curmi (Puse) and his band and Cash & band. The Upper Barrakka Gardens lift will be in operation each night until 1.00am at its normal cost and there will be car parking available oppo- site the entrance to the lift on the waterfront quay, at a flat rate of € 3.00 per car. In Nadur Gozo, the live entertain- ment will be performed by Upper- lip and Straight Ahead (Fri), Cash & Band, This.co and Viral Vibe Drums (Sat) and Gozo Boy and Round House Kick on Sunday and there will be a regular shuttle serv- ice (€2.00 per person return trip) and Arriva buses operating each night between the Mgarr ferries and the festival in Nadur. The Delicata Wine Festival is spon- sored and supported by Valletta Lo- cal Council, Nadur Local Council, AMC Ltd, Eyetech, Middlesea and Petrolea. maltatoday, Sunday, 3 auguSt 2014 Delicata Classic Wine Festival Reference is made to recent re- ports in the local media in rela- tion to the concession for the pro- vision of public transportation ser vices. In this regard, Island Buses Mal- ta Limited would like to state that it has not been involved in any discussions of whatever nature on this matter. Island Buses Malta Limited has to date not been in receipt of any official notification as to which entit y has been chosen as Pre- ferred Bidder. In this regard Island Buses Malta Limited understands that no negotiations should have been entered into with any bidder prior to the formal announcement of a Preferred Bidder in terms of Ex- pression of Interest Notice for the Provision of Scheduled Bus Ser vices in Malta and Gozo Ref. Ltd/2014/01. The Farsons Beer Festival is entering its final night today at 8.00pm at Ta' Qali National Park, with a fantastic evening of entertainment, beer and food, featuring the popular Big Band Brothers and Fakawi. Farsons Beer Festival has been run- ning for the past nine days, attracting thousands of visitors. The Festival is being sponsored by Vodafone and supported by Krea Malta Ltd, Gas- anZammit Motors, Malta Tourism Authority and vibe fm. The entertainment line-up for to- night starts with Karma Skies fol- lowed by Big Band Brothers, Planet Seed, the Crowns as well an inimita- ble performance by local rock band, Fakawi. Among the vast selection of Far- sons fine beers, beer lovers will find speciality brews that are available ex- clusively for export markets, together with UK bottle conditioned ales and premium cider brands. Tonight is the last chance to enter the lottery draw for this year's grand prize which is the Yamaha YZF – R125 sports motorbike. Only pur- chases from the Brand Store are eli- gible to enter the lottery. The official festival mug is also available from the main bars. The Beer Festival video can be viewed on Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/photo.php?v=705886256133974 or for latest news via the free Farsons Beer Festival app available for down- load for iPhone and Android. Big Band Brothers and Fakawi close off the 34th Farsons Beer Festival The rock band Fakawi